Choose NeuroVoider
Choose NeuroVoider if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. NeuroVoider launched in 2016.
NeuroVoider vs Nex Machina
NeuroVoider and Nex Machina both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. NeuroVoider (2016) is 1 year older than Nex Machina (2017). Nex Machina scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than NeuroVoider (79.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Nex Machina
Choose Nex Machina if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.7% positive across 885 reviews.
Both NeuroVoider and Nex Machina sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 NeuroVoider |  Nex Machina | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.39 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (327 reviews) | 90.7% positive (885 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Flying Oak Games | Housemarque |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- NeuroVoider (2016) is 1 year older than Nex Machina (2017).
- Nex Machina scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than NeuroVoider (79.2% positive).
- NeuroVoider is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Nex Machina (1.39 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nex Machina is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; NeuroVoider has no Deck rating yet.
NeuroVoider vs Nex Machina — FAQ
- Which is better, NeuroVoider or Nex Machina?
- On Steam reviews Nex Machina scores higher (90.7% positive) than NeuroVoider (79.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nex Machina is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play NeuroVoider or Nex Machina first?
- If you want chronology, NeuroVoider (2016) came out before Nex Machina (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are NeuroVoider and Nex Machina similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both NeuroVoider and Nex Machina have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: NeuroVoider ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Nex Machina ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.